Psst…can I tell you a secret? Did you know that woman who stay out of the sun and wear sun protection when getting some rays is inevitable can look up to 20 years younger?! Crazy right?!
Just imagine how much you could save over time on expensive potions, lotions, lasers and peels trying to reverse aging skin when the answer to healthy, youthful looking skin was here all along! SPF everyday to keep the dermatologist away! Ok, ok, that was pretty cheezy, lol, but it’s true!
We are all guilty of getting too much sun at some point or another in our lives. Some more than others, like myself. Self admitted sun worshiper over here and I cannot express how much I regret it. (I can hear my mother now…I told you so!)
I was actually diagnosed with Melasma this past January after a sunny holiday in Mexico. No tan in the world is worth the re-prosecutions of having big dark spots on your face that take months, even years to fade. One day in the sun is all it took.

As the trip and the Melasma progressed from left to right. The spots are predominantly between my brows, bridge of my nose and cheeks. Sorry I didn’t have any better, clearer photos but I didn’t take many pics this trip for obvious reasons and I never thought i’d be showcasing the ones I did take on the world wide web
Fast forward 6 months, a concoction of prescribed creams and strict rules to stay out of the sun, I have now committed my self to wearing sun screen every single day (something I honestly thought I would never do) but is a small price to pay to keep those spots from coming back! And I know that in the long run, it’s going to help keep me looking younger longer, so I suppose its a blessing in disguise to my older self 🙂
Sun Bum products has become essential in my everyday routine as they have a sun protection product for every single need. They carry water resistant sunscreens for the face, body, lips and hair, and they come in a variety of SPF strengths and are available in sprays, lotions, and sticks. Sun Bum products are free of Gluten, Parabens, and Paba as well as being 100% Vegan and Cruelty free!
The face cream is absolutely wonderful layered under makeup. It is oil free, non greasy, and invisible on the skin! My sensitive skin has tolerated it with no problems or breakouts at all. I also really love the baby bum stick to apply to my face on no makeup days spent outside. I can quickly run the stick over my face as often as I like and the super-sensitive all natural formula doesn’t irritate my skin.
Another product I have been using is the 3-in-1 leave in treatment to help hydrate, protect and smooth hair. Made with Coconut oil, Quinoa protein and Banana pulp to name a few and let me tell you…..It is SOO good! My hair is left silky soft, smelling great, and best of all, protected from the sun!
Sun Bum has a complete line of Beach Formula Hair Care products specialty formulated with UV protection. Their Shampoo and Conditioner are next on my list that I NEED to try as i’m sure they make your hair smell like a tropical vacation. #HairGoals
Circling back to my Melasma journey, I can say that the Sun Bum products have successfully protected my face and kept my skin Melasma free!
I highly recommend this brand and I encourage you to to take a look at their site trustthebum.com and see all the other cool products they carry.
Sun Bum is available at Shoppers Drug Mart and independent retailers across Canada.
Omg I need the hair products! I absolutely LOVE tropical smelling products!
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Me too! There’s nothing better than fresh, amazing smelling hair!
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I like the sound of the super-sensitive stick! My face can’t tolerate sunscreen either. L
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I hear ya. The Baby Bum products are mineral based so they are really gentle on the skin.
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I love that you’re so honest. Great post Victoria ❤️
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Awe, thank you!
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I have Melasma too. Mostly on my upper lip – ugh. I struggle with getting it clear but am always down to trying new sun protection so I will check out this brand next time I’m at shoppers
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I feel your pain Chloe. You will love the products i’m sure, and they are totally affordable which is a huge bonus!
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Love the packaging! 🐵
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Isn’t it so cute!
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I use the sun bum face cream and I agree that it is amazing! Soaks right in!
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Awesome! Ya, it’s amazing! No greasy feeling!
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Great post! Reminds me I need to pick up some new sunscreen ☺️
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Thanks Julia 🙂
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I had to google Melasma
Doesn’t sound fun, I’m sorry you got it. Happy to hear you managed to get it clear and keep it clear!!
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Thanks Raven. Be smarter than me and use sunscreen!!! 😉
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You still look amazing Victoria! Great post, thanks for the tips!
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Cheers Jovi!
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My aunt has Melasma so I’m always careful about being out in the sun. These sunbum products I will check out, I’m always looking for newer better sun protection.
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That’ so great that you’re already taking the right precautions. Let me know if you pick up any Sun Bum products and let me know what you think!
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Definitely going to try the face cream. I find products with SPF so greasy on my skin so this sounds pretty good.
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Omg me too! And with Oily skin already, my face is a double grease pit! That’s what I love so much about this one. It is super light weight and not greasy at all.
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I’ve been using their lip balms for years and I love them – they smell so good and work so well. I’ve been eyeing that leave-in spray for a while – my hair gets so dry in the sun!
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That’s awesome! Definitely get the leave-in conditioner! You will love it!
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